Cesar Romero was an actor best known for his portrayal of the Joker in the 1960s Batman television series. He was born in New York City in 1907 and had a long career in film, television, and stage. He was also a singer and dancer, and appeared in many musicals. Romero's most iconic role was as the Joker, a role he played from 1966 to 1968. He was the first actor to portray the character on screen, and his performance was widely praised. Romero died in 1994 at the age of 86.